2. -O-O-E -E -A--AC
3. -O- A- I-
4. --O-I-- -U-
5. U- T- --U--
6. --A--E-- O'-A-A
7. --I-- I- --E -U-
8. -U-E---I-IOU-
9. --E -I--I-- O- --E -I-A-I-
10. --I-E-A
11. --EE- O- -O--U-E
12. -U-- -I---
To fill in all the missing consonants bear in mind that the following list comprises adequate hints for the items listed above :
a. Comparison phrase
b. incriminating device
c. French writer
d. encouraging phrase
e. actor
f."acceptable"
g. literary/movie character
h. curmudgeon
i. adjective
j. event
k. in NYC
l. TV show
Now, matchmaker, do your job!